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January 20, 2026

The Problems and Politics Around Biking in Seattle. Plus, WA Bills Galore!

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The Problems and Politics Around Biking in Seattle. Plus, WA Bills Galore!

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Today on City Cast Seattle, we're talking about the best and worst places to cycle in Seattle and how cyclists became a force in city politics. Then we dig into some more of the new bills the Washington legislature is considering. Joining us to talk about bikes is a very special guest: Tom Fucoloro, founder of Seattle Bike Blog and author of Biking Uphill in the Rain. Creative Producer/Pod Dad Liam Billingham joins to complain about kids on motobikes and also to discuss new bills in the Washington Legislature with Creative Producer/Nerd (complimentary) Sam J. Leeds.

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